Madonna has added a new tour date in Nashville to stand in support of trans rights.
The “Like A Virgin” singer announced Monday the addition of eight more shows to her international “Celebration Tour.” The Nashville Dec. 22 stop is specifically meant to protest anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the state.
In regards to the over 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills currently before state legislatures she noted, Madonna, 64, stated: “The oppression of the LGBTQ+ is not only unacceptable and inhumane; it’s creating an unsafe environment; it makes America a dangerous place for our most vulnerable citizens, especially trans women of color.”
“Also, these so-called laws to protect our children are unfounded and pathetic. Anyone with half a brain knows not to f--- with a drag queen. Bob and I will see you from the stage in Nashville where we will celebrate the beauty that is the queer community,” she added, in reference to Bob the Drag Queen.
The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, whose real name is Caldwell Tidicue, has been tapped as a special guest on the upcoming North America tour, which kicks off July 15 in Vancouver.
Four shows are currently scheduled for New York’s Madison Square Garden, starting Aug. 23.
A portion of proceeds from the show will go to transgender rights organizations, per the announcement of the Nashville date.
According to Billboard Boxscore, Madonna has only performed in Nashville once before as part of a major tour. Her 2016 “Rebel Heart” tour stop in Music City sold out Bridgestone Arena and raked in a whopping $1.5 million.
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